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PERFORMANCE

Music and Power




Kaho
Niger
Ethnic group: Hausa
Canadian Museum of Civilization

  Kaho - CMC no. 2000.135.2 / Photo: Harry Foster


     

This instrument is made from an antelope horn. A lateral mouthpiece has been drilled into it. To play the instrument, musicians blow through this mouthpiece and use their hands to vary the sound by blocking the ends one at a time. Up to five horns may be played together.

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